MSI MAG B550M PRO-VDH mATX Motherboard For AMD 3rd Gen 5000 Series CPU, AM4, B550, 2X M.2, 4X DDR4 Dimm, Back I/O: 6X USB, DP, HDMI, VGA, PS2, Lan, HD Audio, , Internal I/O: 1XUSB 3.2, 2XUSB 2.0, 1X Type C Header, 2X 12V RGB Header, 2X 5V A
MSI MAG B550M PRO-VDH mATX Motherboard For AMD 3rd Gen 5000 Series CPU, AM4, B550, 2X M.2, 4X DDR4 Dimm, Back I/O: 6X USB, DP, HDMI, VGA, PS2, Lan, HD Audio, , Internal I/O: 1XUSB 3.2, 2XUSB 2.0, 1X Type C Header, 2X 12V RGB Header, 2X 5V A
- Brand: MSI
- Part #: MBDMSI4904278A
- UPC: 824142227213
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MSI MAG B550M PRO-VDH mATX Motherboard For AMD 3rd Gen 5000 Series CPU, AM4, B550, 2X M.2, 4X DDR4 Dimm, Back I/O: 6X USB, DP, HDMI, VGA, PS2, Lan, HD Audio, , Internal I/O: 1XUSB 3.2, 2XUSB 2.0, 1X Type C Header, 2X 12V RGB Header, 2X 5V A
- Brand: MSI
- Part #: MBDMSI4904278A
- UPC:824142227213
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Features
B550M PRO-VDH
- Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G & Ryzen™ 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series desktop processors
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz
- Lightning Fast Experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
- Premium Thermal Solution: 7W/mK pad, additional choke thermal pad and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
- Powerful Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, Creator Genie, DDR4 Boost
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
- Dragon Center: A brand new software which integrates all MSI exclusive tools with user friendly user interface.
PRO SERIES
PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity.
USER FRIENDLY DESIGN
MSI motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design for DIY users, countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. Makes it so easy to install your own motherboard without any issue.
M.2 SHIELD FROZR
World's fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance.
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
AUTODETECT DC OR PWM MODE WITH HYSTERESIS
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked 'keep-out-zone' allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
EASY BIOS RECOVERY WITH FLASH BIOS BUTTON
Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue working within minutes with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed!
EZ DEBUG LED
Ran into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get it up and running again.
KEEP OUT ZONE
COMPATIBILITY
RyzenTM 3000 SERIES PROCESSORS SUPPORT
EXTREME STABILITY & COMPATIBILITY TESTING FOR MEMORY
WINDOWS 10 CERTIFIED
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FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.
CONNECTIVITY
The most important thing of DIY is expandability. MSI PRO series motherboards feature plenty possibility for prosumers' need. Stable LAN, faster storage and USB transfer speed and other expandable connectors are ready to enlarge your flexibility.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.
LIGHTNING GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI B550 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.
USB FRONT TYPE-C
MSI motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.
EXPERIENCE MORE
MSI PRO series motherboards are designed to satisfy any professional workflow. Elevate your listening pleasure and enjoy extreme sound quality. Moreover, with years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.
PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.
LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E
MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E is the latest and the fastest PCI-E data transfer solution with 64GB/s of transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to its previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized by steel armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.
A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to B450 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for B550 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
CORE BOOST
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.
AUDIO BOOST
DEDICATED HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
Make sure you enjoy the purest sound quality in both stereo and surround sound.
HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
A high fidelity sound experience with exceptional acoustics and realism for studio level headphones is ensured.
HD AUDIO CONNECTORS
Keep you sound perfect by transmit your aduio with pure digital signal.
ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.
SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS
Using separated layers in the PCB ensures equally pristine sound quality for both left and right audio channels.
MSI CENTER
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
True Color
Optimized monitor's brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
Live Update
Never miss out on important updates. MSI Live Update automatically downloads and installs the latest drivers, BIOS and software so you can focus on your work.
User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitor
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
Profile Setting
Select motherboard settings in the Profile Setting menu, where options to boost DRAM performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Total Fan Control
Assume complete control of your fans with Total Fan Control. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
Product Registration
Register your MSI product to enjoy a host of benefits!
CLICK BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!
A-XMP
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.
HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
RESIZABLE BAR (RE-SIZE BAR)
Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.
*Function may differ due to version change. Please update the latest VBIOS/BIOS/Driver through MSI official website or consult service center.
Specifications
CPU
Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 & 3000 Series desktop processors (not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G & Ryzen™ 3 3200G) and AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series desktop processors
CHIPSET
AMD B550 Chipset
MEMORY
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB
- Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
- Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
- 1DPC 1R max speed 4400 MHZ
- 1DPC 2R max speed 3733 MHZ
- 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ
- 2DPC 2R max speed 3466 MHZ
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
Supports ECC UDIMM memory
Supports un-buffered memory
Please refer www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory.
EXPANSION SLOT
1x PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x16 slot (PCI_E1)
2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
The supported specification depends on installed processor.
ONBOARD GRAPHICS
1x VGA port, supports resolution of 2048x1536 @50Hz, 2048x1280 @60Hz, 1920x1200 @60Hz
1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz
1x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz
Support HDCP 1.4 & 2.3
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Available for the processor with integrated graphics.
Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
STORAGE
AMD B550 Chipset
4x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 2x M.2 slots (Key M)
- M2_1 slot (from AMD Processor)
- Supports PCIe 4.0/ 3.0 x4
- Supports SATA 6Gb/s
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
- M2_2 slot (from AMD B550 chipset)
- Supports PCIe 3.0x4
- Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
The supported specification depends on installed processor.
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
AMD B550 Chipset
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector, and 2 ports are available through the internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector)
6x USB 2.0 ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 ports through the internal USB 2.0 connectors)
AMD Processor
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports on the back panel
AUDIO
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
LAN
1x Realtek® 8111HN Gigabit LAN controller
INTERNAL CONNECTORS
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
4x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
2x M.2 slots (M-Key)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C port
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
3x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Serial port connector
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors
2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors
1xTPM module connector
1x Clear CMOS jumper
BACK PANEL PORTS
VGA
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
Keyboard / Mouse
LAN
Flash BIOS button
DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
HD Audio Connectors
DIMENSIONS
Micro-ATX Form Factor
9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
MOUNTING
8 mounting holes